TALLADEGA, Alabama -- Officials responded to a fight involving 10 students at Talladega High School today.

According to a news release, the altercation occurred this morning and school officials are reviewing tape as they investigate the incident. Talladega Police referred all media inquiries to the Talladega City Schools central office.

The school resource officer was there and addressed the situation, officials said, which apparently began in the main lobby. The cause is still under investigation, according to The Daily Home.

"As always our primary and immediate goal as a school system is to provide a safe and secure learning environment for all students," the news release stated. "This incident will be dealt with according to all applicable laws as well as the Talladega City School System policy. Our focus is on the best interest of every student in our school district."

Parents were reportedly at the school campus this morning to check out their students following the incident, according to ABC 33/40.

This post was updated at 3:22 p.m. to add more from the school system release.